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Thank you for taking the time to reply to my post. You are right in saying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021376/

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

I am one of 4 sisters with CHEK2. My oldest sister Had Breast cancer at 40...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321993/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2020

I am scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy with diep reconstruction in July. It was originally scheduled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312766/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2020

I had a lumpectomy 28 years ago followed by 6 months of chemo then radiation. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313998/

Discussion: Lumpectomy scar healing time

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2020

I had diep flap revonstruction on August 8, 2007, immediately after my bilateral mastectomy. Dr. Maurice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215242/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2019

You mention that you are currently undergoing breast reconstruction. My CA 27.29 showed an increase when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/600258/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2021

The previous codes were from my hospital reports. The Medicare codes for the mastectomy and diep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762674/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

I have no regrets on the mastectomy/diep flap reconstruction either. I can’t say recovery is difficult....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319365/

Discussion: Aromatose inhibitors/ mastectomy w/ diep flap reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2020

Oh my....Very intense recovery. From your comment above it sounds like you had radiation which led...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996164/

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

Hi Everyone Just a quick update 2 years later…I did end up having a double mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351806/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19 2:59pm

I had a DIEP flap attempted and conjunction with a VLNT surgery, so my post surgical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197328/

Discussion: Diep Flap Surgery: What should I know about recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

DIEP-FLAP for one breast (my plastic surgeon later did a breast lift on the other side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765837/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to lymph nodes. Would you choose chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

No worries. I understand. I have a friend who just listened to her Dr without even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110306/

Discussion: Breast cancer prevention

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve recently been diagnosed with stage one DCIS, and I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366060/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 10:39pm

Such a big decision. Women make their choice for all sorts of reasons. My DIEP flap...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996433/

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2024

I had a DIEP Flap after radiation (one breast) instead of an implant - some of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153992/

Discussion: Reconstruction after radiation Implants vs fat grafting?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2024

Hi @sandyjr, Your best option is to contact your insurance company to determine if they cover...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321997/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2021

Yes. ILC with large clump of cysts nearby in R. Breast. Hoping for same surveillance routine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006643/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

I was diagnosed with TNBC Dec 2019. Only one breast was involved, with benign lump in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776822/

Discussion: Double or single mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

Sandy@dyr, where do I begin? Had stage 2 breast cancer left 27 years ago. Had lumpectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208265/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2019

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